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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.85, 394.37 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.85, 394.37 and 181.63 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.85 : 394.37 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.85/394.37 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.85x = 394.37 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.85x = 71,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,626.54/262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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