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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 393.54 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 393.54 and 125.67 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 393.54 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/393.54 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 393.54 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 49,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,456.17/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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