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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.94 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.94 and 184.16 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.94 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.94 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.94 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 71,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,811.35/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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