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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 390.26 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 390.26 and 184.41 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 390.26 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/390.26 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 390.26 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 71,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.92/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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