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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 392.76 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 392.76 and 185.20 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 392.76 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/392.76 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 392.76 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 72,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,738.17/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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