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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 392.90 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 392.90 and 255.02 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 392.90 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/392.90 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 392.90 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 100,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,197.36/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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