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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 422.52 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 422.52 and 254.78 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 422.52 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/422.52 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 422.52 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 107,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,649.65/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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