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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.17 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.17 and 258.92 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.17 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.17 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.17 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 100,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,762.76/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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