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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 362.12 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 362.12 and 188.75 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 362.12 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/362.12 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 362.12 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 68,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.15/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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