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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.45, 362.49 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.45, 362.49 and 188.88 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.45 : 362.49 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.45/362.49 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.45x = 362.49 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.45x = 68,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464.35/262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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