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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.70 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.70 and 255 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.70 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.70 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.70 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 92,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,488.50/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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