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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.44 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.44 and 184.72 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.44 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.44 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.44 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 72,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.08/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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