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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.72 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.72 and 188.16 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.72 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.72 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.72 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 73,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,517.88/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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