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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 389.86 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 389.86 and 183.01 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 389.86 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/389.86 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 389.86 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 71,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,345.93/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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