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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 393.34 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 393.34 and 180.68 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 393.34 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/393.34 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 393.34 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 71,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068.67/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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