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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 389.48 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 389.48 and 184.10 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 389.48 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/389.48 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 389.48 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 71,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,703.27/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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