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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.68 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.68 and 192.20 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.68 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.68 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.68 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 69,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,514.90/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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