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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 393.23 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 393.23 and 125.11 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 393.23 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/393.23 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 393.23 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 49,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196.38/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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