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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.10, 389.16 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.10, 389.16 and 188.87 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.10 : 389.16 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.10/389.16 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.10x = 389.16 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.10x = 73,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,500.15/282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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