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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 421.74 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 421.74 and 266.92 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 421.74 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/421.74 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 421.74 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 112,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,570.84/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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