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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 392.54 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 392.54 and 193.16 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 392.54 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/392.54 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 392.54 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 75,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,820.10/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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