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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 393.75 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 393.75 and 180.39 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 393.75 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/393.75 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 393.75 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 71,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,028.56/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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