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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 389.57 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 389.57 and 281.97 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 389.57 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/389.57 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 389.57 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 109,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,847.05/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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