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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 389.50 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 389.50 and 191.73 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 389.50 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/389.50 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 389.50 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 74,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,678.84/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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