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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 390.33 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 390.33 and 184.76 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 390.33 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/390.33 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 390.33 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 72,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,114.50/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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