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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 362.22 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 362.22 and 185.04 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 362.22 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/362.22 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 362.22 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 67,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025.19/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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