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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 386.96 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 386.96 and 282.97 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 386.96 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/386.96 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 386.96 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 109,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,498.07/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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