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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.17 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.17 and 189.65 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.17 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.17 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.17 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 73,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,992.84/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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