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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 421.30 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 421.30 and 251.08 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 421.30 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/421.30 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 421.30 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 105,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,780.00/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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