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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 389.53 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 389.53 and 189.28 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 389.53 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/389.53 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 389.53 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 73,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,730.40/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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