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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.50, 361.59 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.50, 361.59 and 196.92 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.50 : 361.59 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.50/361.59 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.50x = 361.59 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.50x = 71,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204.30/262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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