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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 389.31 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 389.31 and 212.43 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 389.31 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/389.31 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 389.31 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 82,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,701.12/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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