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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 389.84 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 389.84 and 199.72 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 389.84 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/389.84 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 389.84 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 77,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,858.84/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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