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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 390.34 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 390.34 and 184.74 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 390.34 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/390.34 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 390.34 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 72,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.80/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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