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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 391 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 391 and 192.73 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 391 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/391 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 391 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 75,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,357.43/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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