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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 391.44 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 391.44 and 192.56 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 391.44 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/391.44 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 391.44 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 75,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,375.69/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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