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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.46 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.46 and 184.80 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.46 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.46 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.46 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 72,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,157.01/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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