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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 389.49 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 389.49 and 184.10 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 389.49 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/389.49 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 389.49 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 71,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,705.11/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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