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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 390.44 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 390.44 and 184.51 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 390.44 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/390.44 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 390.44 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 72,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,037.21/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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