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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.07, 422.50 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.07, 422.50 and 275.19 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.07 : 422.50 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.07/422.50 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.07x = 422.50 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.07x = 116,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264.29/282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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