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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 393.72 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 393.72 and 255.14 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 393.72 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/393.72 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 393.72 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 100,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,454.71/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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