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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 390.49 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 390.49 and 184.55 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 390.49 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/390.49 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 390.49 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 72,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,062.52/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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