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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 390.14 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 390.14 and 184.55 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 390.14 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/390.14 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 390.14 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 72,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,001.77/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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