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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 361.77 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 361.77 and 196.67 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 361.77 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/361.77 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 361.77 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 71,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,147.50/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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