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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 390.03 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 390.03 and 184.56 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 390.03 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/390.03 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 390.03 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 71,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,983.94/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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