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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 389.94 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 389.94 and 184.40 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 389.94 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/389.94 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 389.94 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 71,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,904.94/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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