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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 389.81 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 389.81 and 184.21 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 389.81 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/389.81 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 389.81 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 71,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,805.00/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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