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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.34 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.34 and 189.16 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.34 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.34 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.34 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 68,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,540.23/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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