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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 389.61 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 389.61 and 184.14 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 389.61 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/389.61 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 389.61 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 71,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,742.79/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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