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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 389.23 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 389.23 and 188.92 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 389.23 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/389.23 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 389.23 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 73,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,533.33/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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