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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 389.91 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 389.91 and 183.02 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 389.91 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/389.91 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 389.91 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 71,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,359.38/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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