Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 393.24 and 134
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262.52, 393.24 and 134 is: 200.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262.52 : 393.24 = 134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262.52/393.24 = 134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262.52x = 393.24 × 134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262.52x = 52,694.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,694.16/262.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200.72
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