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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 391.64 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 391.64 and 189.55 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 391.64 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/391.64 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 391.64 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 74,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233.40/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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