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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.60, 362.60 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.60, 362.60 and 185.08 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.60 : 362.60 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.60/362.60 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.60x = 362.60 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.60x = 67,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110.01/262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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