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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.41 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.41 and 188.34 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.41 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.41 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.41 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 68,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067.96/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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