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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 390.11 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 390.11 and 266.25 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 390.11 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/390.11 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 390.11 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 103,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,865.46/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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