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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 389.46 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 389.46 and 192.44 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 389.46 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/389.46 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 389.46 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 74,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,947.68/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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