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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.57 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.57 and 266.08 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.57 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.57 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.57 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 103,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,654.84/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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