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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 388.86 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 388.86 and 199.04 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 388.86 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/388.86 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 388.86 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 77,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,398.69/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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