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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 389.64 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 389.64 and 195.24 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 389.64 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/389.64 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 389.64 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 76,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073.31/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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