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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 389.62 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 389.62 and 199.45 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 389.62 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/389.62 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 389.62 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 77,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.71/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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