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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 390.24 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 390.24 and 184.64 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 390.24 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/390.24 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 390.24 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 72,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,053.91/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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