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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.31, 389.52 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.31, 389.52 and 184.05 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.31 : 389.52 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.31/389.52 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.31x = 389.52 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.31x = 71,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691.16/282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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