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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.29, 362.10 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.29, 362.10 and 192.27 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.29 : 362.10 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.29/362.10 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.29x = 362.10 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.29x = 69,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,620.01/262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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