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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.82 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.82 and 131.96 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.82 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.82 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.82 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 51,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.53/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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