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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 394.18 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 394.18 and 202 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 394.18 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/394.18 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 394.18 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 79,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,624.36/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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