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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 390.51 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 390.51 and 178.13 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 390.51 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/390.51 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 390.51 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 69,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562.52/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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