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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.36 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.36 and 188.88 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.36 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.36 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.36 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 73,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,920.08/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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