Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.05, 392.63 and 159.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262.05, 392.63 and 159.09 is: 238.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262.05 : 392.63 = 159.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262.05/392.63 = 159.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262.05x = 392.63 × 159.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262.05x = 62,462.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,462.71/262.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.36
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