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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 424 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 424 and 189.94 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 424 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/424 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 424 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 80,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,534.56/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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