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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 393.81 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 393.81 and 89.22 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 393.81 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/393.81 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 393.81 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 35,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135.73/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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