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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 393.11 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 393.11 and 187.15 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 393.11 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/393.11 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 393.11 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 73,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,568.90/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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