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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 387 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 387 and 254.28 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 387 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/387 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 387 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 98,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.36/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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