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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 393.49 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 393.49 and 175.70 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 393.49 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/393.49 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 393.49 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 69,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,134.19/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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