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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 389.24 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 389.24 and 194.88 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 389.24 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/389.24 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 389.24 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 75,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,855.09/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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