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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 390.60 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 390.60 and 192.44 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 390.60 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/390.60 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 390.60 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 75,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,167.06/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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