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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 390.09 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 390.09 and 202.94 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 390.09 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/390.09 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 390.09 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 79,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,164.86/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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