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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 362.64 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 362.64 and 185.44 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 362.64 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/362.64 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 362.64 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 67,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,247.96/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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