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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 422.72 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 422.72 and 184.97 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 422.72 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/422.72 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 422.72 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 78,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187.48/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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