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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.49, 362.43 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.49, 362.43 and 189.27 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.49 : 362.43 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.49/362.43 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.49x = 362.43 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.49x = 68,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.13/262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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