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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 392.82 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 392.82 and 189.76 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 392.82 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/392.82 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 392.82 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 74,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,541.52/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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