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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.33, 392.56 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.33, 392.56 and 181.23 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.33 : 392.56 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.33/392.56 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.33x = 392.56 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.33x = 71,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,141.72/262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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