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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 389.80 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 389.80 and 212.74 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 389.80 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/389.80 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 389.80 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 82,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,924.55/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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