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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.17 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.17 and 184.65 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.17 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.17 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.17 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 72,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,044.89/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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