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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.62 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.62 and 191.57 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.62 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.62 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.62 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 74,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,829.60/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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