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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 391.12 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 391.12 and 192.72 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 391.12 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/391.12 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 391.12 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 75,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,376.65/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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