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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.96 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.96 and 200.60 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.96 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.96 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.96 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 84,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842.66/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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