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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.85, 393.76 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.85, 393.76 and 189.44 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.85 : 393.76 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.85/393.76 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.85x = 393.76 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.85x = 74,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593.64/262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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