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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 389.93 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 389.93 and 189.44 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 389.93 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/389.93 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 389.93 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 73,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,865.44/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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