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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 423.95 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 423.95 and 184.92 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 423.95 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/423.95 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 423.95 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 78,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,395.91/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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