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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 390.74 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 390.74 and 195.39 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 390.74 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/390.74 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 390.74 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 76,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345.71/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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