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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 389.70 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 389.70 and 251.46 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 389.70 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/389.70 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 389.70 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 97,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,993.96/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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