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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 392.19 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 392.19 and 192.38 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 392.19 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/392.19 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 392.19 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 75,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,447.55/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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