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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.74 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.74 and 189.10 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.74 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.74 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.74 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 74,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,078.03/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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