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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 392.34 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 392.34 and 193.02 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 392.34 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/392.34 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 392.34 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 75,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729.47/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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