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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.13 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.13 and 192.65 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.13 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.13 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.13 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 75,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.35/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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