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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 361.74 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 361.74 and 199.90 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 361.74 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/361.74 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 361.74 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 72,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,311.83/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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