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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 390.08 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 390.08 and 177.86 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 390.08 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/390.08 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 390.08 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 69,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,379.63/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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