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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 390.29 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 390.29 and 266.31 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 390.29 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/390.29 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 390.29 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 103,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,936.80/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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