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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 390.14 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 390.14 and 184.56 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 390.14 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/390.14 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 390.14 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 72,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004.24/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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