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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 389.25 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 389.25 and 191.48 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 389.25 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/389.25 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 389.25 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 74,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,531.64/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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