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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 422.42 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 422.42 and 251.37 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 422.42 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/422.42 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 422.42 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 106,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,184.14/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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