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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.03 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.03 and 208.41 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.03 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.03 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.03 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 81,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,076.70/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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