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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 389.49 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 389.49 and 195 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 389.49 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/389.49 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 389.49 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 75,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950.55/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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