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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.21, 392.98 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.21, 392.98 and 125.18 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.21 : 392.98 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.21/392.98 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.21x = 392.98 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.21x = 49,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193.97/262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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