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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 390.20 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 390.20 and 253 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 390.20 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/390.20 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 390.20 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 98,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,720.60/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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