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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 390.26 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 390.26 and 184.50 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 390.26 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/390.26 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 390.26 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 72,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.43/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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