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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.64 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.64 and 196.71 is: 294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.64 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.64 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.64 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 77,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,236.21/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.79

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