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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.00, 423.20 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.00, 423.20 and 184.49 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.00 : 423.20 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.00/423.20 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.00x = 423.20 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.00x = 78,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,076.30/282.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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