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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 361.43 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 361.43 and 188.22 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 361.43 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/361.43 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 361.43 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 68,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,027.41/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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