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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 389.90 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 389.90 and 212.54 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 389.90 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/389.90 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 389.90 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 82,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,869.35/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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