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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.39 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.39 and 188.97 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.39 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.39 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.39 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 68,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479.89/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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