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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 424.17 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 424.17 and 185.11 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 424.17 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/424.17 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 424.17 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 78,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518.11/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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