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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.27, 422.52 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.27, 422.52 and 189.54 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.27 : 422.52 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.27/422.52 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.27x = 422.52 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.27x = 80,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,084.44/282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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