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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 393.65 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 393.65 and 193.42 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 393.65 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/393.65 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 393.65 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 76,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137.81/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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