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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.03, 392.42 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.03, 392.42 and 131.62 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.03 : 392.42 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.03/392.42 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.03x = 392.42 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.03x = 51,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,649.66/262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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