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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.46, 423.68 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.46, 423.68 and 250.78 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.46 : 423.68 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.46/423.68 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.46x = 423.68 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.46x = 106,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,250.47/282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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