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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 392.32 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 392.32 and 189.91 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 392.32 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/392.32 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 392.32 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 74,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,505.49/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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