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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.72 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.72 and 189.12 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.72 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.72 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.72 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 68,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.61/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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