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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 390.52 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 390.52 and 178.02 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 390.52 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/390.52 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 390.52 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 69,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,522.06/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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