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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.23 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.23 and 197.28 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.23 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.23 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.23 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 77,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,378.83/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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