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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 390.11 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 390.11 and 184.46 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 390.11 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/390.11 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 390.11 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 71,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,956.82/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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