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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.80 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.80 and 190.22 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.80 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.80 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.80 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 74,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,718.42/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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