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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 362.71 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 362.71 and 188.22 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 362.71 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/362.71 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 362.71 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 68,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,269.28/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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