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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 389.85 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 389.85 and 184.43 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 389.85 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/389.85 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 389.85 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 71,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,898.09/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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