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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 423.63 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 423.63 and 185.09 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 423.63 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/423.63 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 423.63 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 78,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,407.56/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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