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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 362.08 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 362.08 and 210.02 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 362.08 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/362.08 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 362.08 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 76,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044.04/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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