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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.08 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.08 and 117.80 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.08 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.08 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.08 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 46,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304.82/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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