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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 390.27 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 390.27 and 184.82 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 390.27 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/390.27 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 390.27 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 72,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,129.70/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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