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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.02 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.02 and 189.03 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.02 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.02 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.02 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 73,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,914.51/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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