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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.64 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.64 and 159.12 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.64 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.64 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.64 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 62,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476.88/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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