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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 394.08 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 394.08 and 134.43 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 394.08 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/394.08 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 394.08 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 52,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976.17/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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