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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.40 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.40 and 192.08 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.40 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.40 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.40 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 75,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180.11/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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