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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.12 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.12 and 159.40 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.12 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.12 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.12 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 62,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663.33/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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