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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 389.57 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 389.57 and 184.09 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 389.57 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/389.57 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 389.57 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 71,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715.94/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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