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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 393.66 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 393.66 and 190.44 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 393.66 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/393.66 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 393.66 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 74,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.61/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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