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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.31, 392.91 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.31, 392.91 and 125.27 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.31 : 392.91 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.31/392.91 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.31x = 392.91 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.31x = 49,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,217.87/262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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