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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 389.88 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 389.88 and 199.89 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 389.88 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/389.88 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 389.88 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 77,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.11/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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