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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 393.57 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 393.57 and 189.53 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 393.57 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/393.57 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 393.57 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 74,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591.35/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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