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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 389.94 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 389.94 and 188.56 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 389.94 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/389.94 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 389.94 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 73,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,527.09/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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