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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 423.90 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 423.90 and 266.60 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 423.90 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/423.90 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 423.90 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 113,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,011.74/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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