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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 392.65 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 392.65 and 188.59 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 392.65 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/392.65 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 392.65 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 74,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049.86/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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