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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 389.32 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 389.32 and 271.88 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 389.32 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/389.32 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 389.32 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 105,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,848.32/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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