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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 362.98 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 362.98 and 204.56 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 362.98 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/362.98 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 362.98 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 74,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,251.19/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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