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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.11, 392.78 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.11, 392.78 and 179.81 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.11 : 392.78 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.11/392.78 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.11x = 392.78 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.11x = 70,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,624.26/262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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