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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.16 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.16 and 185.24 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.16 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.16 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.16 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 72,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,641.76/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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