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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.11, 393.15 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.11, 393.15 and 159.42 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.11 : 393.15 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.11/393.15 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.11x = 393.15 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.11x = 62,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.97/262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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