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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.86 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.86 and 195.72 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.86 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.86 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.86 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 70,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,823.24/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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