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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 423.29 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 423.29 and 254.44 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 423.29 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/423.29 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 423.29 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 107,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,698.52/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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