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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 390.15 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 390.15 and 189.42 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 390.15 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/390.15 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 390.15 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 73,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,902.21/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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