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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 394.34 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 394.34 and 125.91 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 394.34 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/394.34 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 394.34 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 49,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,650.72/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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