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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 393.18 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 393.18 and 185.12 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 393.18 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/393.18 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 393.18 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 72,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786.46/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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