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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 393.75 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 393.75 and 181.59 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 393.75 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/393.75 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 393.75 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 71,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501.06/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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