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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 390.55 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 390.55 and 189.76 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 390.55 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/390.55 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 390.55 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 74,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.82/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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