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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.90, 362.58 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.90, 362.58 and 189.10 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.90 : 362.58 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.90/362.58 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.90x = 362.58 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.90x = 68,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563.88/262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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