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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 393.79 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 393.79 and 193.51 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 393.79 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/393.79 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 393.79 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 76,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,199.37/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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