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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.60, 362.22 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.60, 362.22 and 204.52 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.60 : 362.22 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.60/362.22 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.60x = 362.22 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.60x = 74,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081.23/262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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