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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 362.12 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 362.12 and 259.54 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 362.12 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/362.12 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 362.12 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 93,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,984.62/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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