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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 390.15 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 390.15 and 212.64 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 390.15 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/390.15 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 390.15 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 82,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,961.50/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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