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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 393.98 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 393.98 and 181.59 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 393.98 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/393.98 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 393.98 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 71,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,541.92/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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