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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 390.40 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 390.40 and 195.52 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 390.40 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/390.40 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 390.40 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 76,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,331.01/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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