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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 390.24 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 390.24 and 188.10 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 390.24 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/390.24 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 390.24 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 73,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,404.14/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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