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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 389.70 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 389.70 and 188.76 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 389.70 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/389.70 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 389.70 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 73,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,559.77/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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