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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 361.20 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 361.20 and 187.37 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 361.20 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/361.20 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 361.20 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 67,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,676.24/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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