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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 392.56 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 392.56 and 159.08 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 392.56 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/392.56 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 392.56 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 62,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448.84/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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