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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 390.02 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 390.02 and 199.87 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 390.02 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/390.02 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 390.02 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 77,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,951.32/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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