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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 423.56 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 423.56 and 185.52 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 423.56 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/423.56 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 423.56 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 78,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,578.85/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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