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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 393.13 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 393.13 and 124.92 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 393.13 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/393.13 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 393.13 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 49,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,108.50/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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