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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 390.33 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 390.33 and 195.36 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 390.33 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/390.33 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 390.33 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 76,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,254.87/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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