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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.41 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.41 and 192.19 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.41 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.41 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.41 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 69,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,459.39/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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