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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.25, 392.77 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.25, 392.77 and 125.39 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.25 : 392.77 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.25/392.77 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.25x = 392.77 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.25x = 49,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249.64/262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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