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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.78 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.78 and 184.28 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.78 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.78 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.78 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 71,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,828.66/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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