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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.35, 362.34 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.35, 362.34 and 196.20 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.35 : 362.34 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.35/362.34 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.35x = 362.34 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.35x = 71,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,091.11/262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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