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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.42, 361.65 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.42, 361.65 and 192.42 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.42 : 361.65 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.42/361.65 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.42x = 361.65 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.42x = 69,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,588.69/262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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