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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.59, 390.15 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.59, 390.15 and 184.62 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.59 : 390.15 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.59/390.15 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.59x = 390.15 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.59x = 72,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030.96/282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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