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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 389.58 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 389.58 and 191.86 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 389.58 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/389.58 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 389.58 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 74,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744.82/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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