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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 423.51 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 423.51 and 249.14 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 423.51 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/423.51 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 423.51 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 105,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,513.28/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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