Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393 and 133.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262, 393 and 133.75 is: 200.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262 : 393 = 133.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262/393 = 133.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262x = 393 × 133.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262x = 52,563.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,563.75/262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200.63
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