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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 389.28 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 389.28 and 188.94 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 389.28 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/389.28 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 389.28 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 73,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.56/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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