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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 390.07 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 390.07 and 189.59 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 390.07 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/390.07 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 390.07 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 73,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.79/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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