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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 391.20 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 391.20 and 189.16 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 391.20 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/391.20 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 391.20 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 73,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,998.45/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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