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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 392.19 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 392.19 and 193.51 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 392.19 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/392.19 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 392.19 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 75,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,892.69/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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