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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 393.03 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 393.03 and 125.07 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 393.03 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/393.03 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 393.03 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 49,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156.26/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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