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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.15 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.15 and 192.45 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.15 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.15 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.15 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 75,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,084.37/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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