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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 362.13 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 362.13 and 185.30 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 362.13 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/362.13 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 362.13 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 67,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102.69/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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