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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.39 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.39 and 184.17 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.39 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.39 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.39 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 71,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,713.04/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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