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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 392.61 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 392.61 and 192.86 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 392.61 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/392.61 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 392.61 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 75,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,718.76/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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