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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 362.25 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 362.25 and 189.09 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 362.25 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/362.25 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 362.25 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 68,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,497.85/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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