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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 390.26 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 390.26 and 192.23 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 390.26 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/390.26 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 390.26 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 75,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,018.72/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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