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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 390.36 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 390.36 and 189.72 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 390.36 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/390.36 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 390.36 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 74,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059.10/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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