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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.13 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.13 and 184.01 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.13 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.13 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.13 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 71,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,601.87/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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