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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 389.70 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 389.70 and 199.82 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 389.70 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/389.70 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 389.70 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 77,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.85/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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