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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 393.58 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 393.58 and 125.02 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 393.58 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/393.58 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 393.58 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 49,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.40/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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