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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 389.98 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 389.98 and 266.77 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 389.98 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/389.98 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 389.98 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 104,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,034.96/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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