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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 362.62 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 362.62 and 210.03 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 362.62 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/362.62 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 362.62 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 76,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,161.08/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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