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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.64 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.64 and 184.35 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.64 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.64 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.64 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 71,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830.13/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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