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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.84 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.84 and 108 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.84 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.84 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.84 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 42,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426.72/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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