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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 393.89 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 393.89 and 181.58 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 393.89 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/393.89 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 393.89 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 71,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,519.67/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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