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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.13 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.13 and 189.18 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.13 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.13 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.13 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 74,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183.15/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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