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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 389.39 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 389.39 and 203.49 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 389.39 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/389.39 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 389.39 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 79,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235.95/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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