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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 392.89 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 392.89 and 175.58 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 392.89 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/392.89 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 392.89 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 68,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983.03/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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