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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.37, 362.31 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.37, 362.31 and 197.12 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.37 : 362.31 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.37/362.31 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.37x = 362.31 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.37x = 71,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,418.55/262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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