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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.15 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.15 and 189.78 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.15 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.15 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.15 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 74,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,421.28/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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