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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 389.34 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 389.34 and 211.50 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 389.34 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/389.34 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 389.34 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 82,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,345.41/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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