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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.91, 390.59 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.91, 390.59 and 183.37 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.91 : 390.59 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.91/390.59 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.91x = 390.59 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.91x = 71,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,622.49/282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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