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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 389.75 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 389.75 and 184.28 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 389.75 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/389.75 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 389.75 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 71,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,820.26/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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