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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.12 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.12 and 133.80 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.12 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.12 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.12 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 52,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,599.46/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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