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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 390.11 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 390.11 and 194.19 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 390.11 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/390.11 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 390.11 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 75,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,755.95/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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