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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.55, 362.10 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.55, 362.10 and 188.87 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.55 : 362.10 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.55/362.10 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.55x = 362.10 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.55x = 68,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,389.83/262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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