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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.21, 362.04 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.21, 362.04 and 188.55 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.21 : 362.04 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.21/362.04 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.21x = 362.04 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.21x = 68,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261.70/262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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