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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 361.89 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 361.89 and 188.73 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 361.89 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/361.89 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 361.89 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 68,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,299.50/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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