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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 390.28 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 390.28 and 195.24 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 390.28 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/390.28 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 390.28 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 76,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,198.27/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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