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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.94 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.94 and 188.08 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.94 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.94 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.94 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 73,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,716.08/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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