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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 390.29 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 390.29 and 184.82 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 390.29 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/390.29 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 390.29 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 72,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,130.52/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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