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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 390 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 390 and 189.37 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 390 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/390 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 390 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 73,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.30/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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