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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 362.17 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 362.17 and 188.11 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 362.17 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/362.17 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 362.17 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 68,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,127.80/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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