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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 389.28 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 389.28 and 191 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 389.28 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/389.28 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 389.28 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 74,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,352.48/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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