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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 362.28 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 362.28 and 192.92 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 362.28 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/362.28 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 362.28 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 69,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,891.06/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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