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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.73 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.73 and 189.73 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.73 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.73 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.73 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 74,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,512.66/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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