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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 391.11 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 391.11 and 191.86 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 391.11 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/391.11 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 391.11 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 75,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,038.36/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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