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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 389.33 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 389.33 and 184.01 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 389.33 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/389.33 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 389.33 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 71,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,637.75/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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