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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 390.48 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 390.48 and 195.36 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 390.48 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/390.48 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 390.48 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 76,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.17/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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