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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 389.82 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 389.82 and 199.56 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 389.82 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/389.82 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 389.82 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 77,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,792.48/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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