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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 390.15 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 390.15 and 177.85 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 390.15 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/390.15 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 390.15 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 69,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,388.18/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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