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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.66 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.66 and 251.37 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.66 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.66 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.66 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 106,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,244.04/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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