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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 392.47 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 392.47 and 175.30 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 392.47 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/392.47 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 392.47 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 68,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,798.57/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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