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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 389.57 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 389.57 and 189.09 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 389.57 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/389.57 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 389.57 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 73,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,662.32/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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