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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 389.95 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 389.95 and 192.48 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 389.95 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/389.95 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 389.95 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 75,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,057.58/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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