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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 391.69 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 391.69 and 192.33 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 391.69 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/391.69 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 391.69 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 75,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333.74/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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