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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 389.51 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 389.51 and 189.11 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 389.51 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/389.51 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 389.51 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 73,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,660.24/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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