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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.48 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.48 and 184.15 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.48 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.48 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.48 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 71,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,722.23/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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