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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 390 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 390 and 195.45 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 390 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/390 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 390 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 76,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,225.50/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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