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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 389.94 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 389.94 and 191.56 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 389.94 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/389.94 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 389.94 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 74,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,696.91/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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