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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 389.35 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 389.35 and 203.90 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 389.35 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/389.35 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 389.35 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 79,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,388.67/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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