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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 390.49 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 390.49 and 184.92 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 390.49 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/390.49 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 390.49 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 72,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,209.41/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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