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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 422.91 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 422.91 and 254.97 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 422.91 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/422.91 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 422.91 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 107,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,829.36/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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