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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 393.98 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 393.98 and 183.82 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 393.98 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/393.98 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 393.98 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 72,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,421.40/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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