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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 390.84 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 390.84 and 188.64 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 390.84 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/390.84 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 390.84 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 73,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.06/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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