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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 391.28 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 391.28 and 192.45 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 391.28 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/391.28 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 391.28 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 75,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300.87/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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