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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 391.23 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 391.23 and 195.86 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 391.23 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/391.23 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 391.23 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 76,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,624.35/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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