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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 389.26 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 389.26 and 188.93 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 389.26 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/389.26 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 389.26 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 73,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,542.89/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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