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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 389.32 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 389.32 and 199.37 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 389.32 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/389.32 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 389.32 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 77,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,618.73/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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