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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 362.51 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 362.51 and 189.23 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 362.51 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/362.51 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 362.51 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 68,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,596.43/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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