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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 392.88 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 392.88 and 193 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 392.88 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/392.88 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 392.88 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 75,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825.84/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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