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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 389.79 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 389.79 and 199.58 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 389.79 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/389.79 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 389.79 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 77,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,792.34/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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