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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.70 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.70 and 251.96 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.70 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.70 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.70 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 106,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,752.70/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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