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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 390.00 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 390.00 and 184.22 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 390.00 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/390.00 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 390.00 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 71,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,844.97/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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