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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.36 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.36 and 192.24 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.36 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.36 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.36 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 75,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.81/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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