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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 361.60 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 361.60 and 199.92 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 361.60 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/361.60 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 361.60 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 72,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,291.07/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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