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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.18, 392.59 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.18, 392.59 and 210.55 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.18 : 392.59 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.18/392.59 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.18x = 392.59 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.18x = 82,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,656.81/262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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