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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 362.93 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 362.93 and 192.78 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 362.93 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/362.93 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 362.93 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 69,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,964.68/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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