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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 423.34 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 423.34 and 185.03 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 423.34 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/423.34 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 423.34 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 78,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330.60/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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