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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.61 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.61 and 193.86 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.61 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.61 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.61 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 75,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,529.79/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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