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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 393.27 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 393.27 and 108.13 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 393.27 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/393.27 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 393.27 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 42,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524.29/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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