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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 393.88 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 393.88 and 181.16 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 393.88 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/393.88 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 393.88 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 71,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.30/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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