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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 393.66 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 393.66 and 181.62 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 393.66 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/393.66 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 393.66 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 71,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.53/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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