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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.46, 390.52 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.46, 390.52 and 195.78 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.46 : 390.52 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.46/390.52 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.46x = 390.52 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.46x = 76,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,456.01/282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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