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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.80, 361.80 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.80, 361.80 and 196.29 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.80 : 361.80 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.80/361.80 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.80x = 361.80 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.80x = 71,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,017.72/262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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