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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 390.29 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 390.29 and 184.73 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 390.29 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/390.29 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 390.29 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 72,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,095.40/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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