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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.51, 390.63 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.51, 390.63 and 192.20 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.51 : 390.63 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.51/390.63 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.51x = 390.63 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.51x = 75,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079.09/260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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