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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 393.79 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 393.79 and 181.09 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 393.79 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/393.79 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 393.79 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 71,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,311.43/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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