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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 390.06 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 390.06 and 198.64 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 390.06 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/390.06 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 390.06 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 77,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.52/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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