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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 389.45 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 389.45 and 184.18 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 389.45 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/389.45 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 389.45 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 71,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728.90/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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