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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 390.64 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 390.64 and 192.39 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 390.64 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/390.64 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 390.64 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 75,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.47/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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