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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 389.96 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 389.96 and 251.49 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 389.96 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/389.96 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 389.96 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 98,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,069.78/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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