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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.76 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.76 and 133.56 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.76 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.76 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.76 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 52,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457.03/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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