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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 389.76 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 389.76 and 189.32 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 389.76 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/389.76 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 389.76 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 73,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,789.36/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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