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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 392.94 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 392.94 and 117.72 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 392.94 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/392.94 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 392.94 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 46,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.90/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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