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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.93 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.93 and 209.54 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.93 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.93 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.93 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 75,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,837.00/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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