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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.80, 362.82 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.80, 362.82 and 189.36 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.80 : 362.82 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.80/362.82 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.80x = 362.82 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.80x = 68,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,703.60/262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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