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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 362.14 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 362.14 and 197.15 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 362.14 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/362.14 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 362.14 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 71,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,393.60/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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