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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 362.09 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 362.09 and 196.45 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 362.09 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/362.09 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 362.09 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 71,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,132.58/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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