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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.05, 361.58 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.05, 361.58 and 199.95 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.05 : 361.58 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.05/361.58 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.05x = 361.58 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.05x = 72,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,296.92/262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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