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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 392.75 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 392.75 and 193.59 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 392.75 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/392.75 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 392.75 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 76,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,032.23/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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