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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 392.80 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 392.80 and 88.62 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 392.80 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/392.80 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 392.80 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 34,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809.94/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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