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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 391.77 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 391.77 and 188.33 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 391.77 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/391.77 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 391.77 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 73,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,780.09/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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