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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 392.94 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 392.94 and 185.64 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 392.94 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/392.94 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 392.94 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 72,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945.38/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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