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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 389.97 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 389.97 and 189.52 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 389.97 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/389.97 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 389.97 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 73,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,907.11/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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