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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.07, 392.91 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.07, 392.91 and 125.04 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.07 : 392.91 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.07/392.91 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.07x = 392.91 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.07x = 49,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129.47/262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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