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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.45, 393.62 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.45, 393.62 and 130.55 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.45 : 393.62 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.45/393.62 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.45x = 393.62 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.45x = 51,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387.05/262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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