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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 390.36 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 390.36 and 189.27 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 390.36 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/390.36 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 390.36 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 73,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,883.44/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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