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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.55 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.55 and 188.80 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.55 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.55 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.55 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 74,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,113.44/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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