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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 393.27 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 393.27 and 125.15 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 393.27 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/393.27 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 393.27 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 49,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215.77/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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