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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 360.90 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 360.90 and 199.76 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 360.90 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/360.90 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 360.90 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 72,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,091.58/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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