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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 389.02 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 389.02 and 188.75 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 389.02 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/389.02 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 389.02 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 73,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,426.09/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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