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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 393.96 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.52, 393.96 and 134.28 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.52 : 393.96 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.52/393.96 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.52x = 393.96 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.52x = 52,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900.95/262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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