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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.79, 394.38 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.79, 394.38 and 181.73 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.79 : 394.38 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.79/394.38 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.79x = 394.38 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.79x = 71,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670.68/262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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