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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 389.67 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 389.67 and 199.62 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 389.67 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/389.67 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 389.67 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 77,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,785.93/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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