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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 389.80 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 389.80 and 195.10 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 389.80 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/389.80 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 389.80 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 76,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,049.98/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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