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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.40 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.40 and 189.18 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.40 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.40 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.40 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 74,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.23/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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