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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 391.02 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 391.02 and 188.46 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 391.02 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/391.02 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 391.02 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 73,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,691.63/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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