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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.06 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.06 and 91 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.06 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.06 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.06 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 35,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768.46/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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