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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.14 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.14 and 133.76 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.14 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.14 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.14 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 52,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,586.41/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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