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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 390.54 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 390.54 and 184.86 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 390.54 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/390.54 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 390.54 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 72,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,195.22/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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