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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 392.15 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 392.15 and 188.14 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 392.15 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/392.15 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 392.15 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 73,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,779.10/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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