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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 361.80 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 361.80 and 158.62 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 361.80 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/361.80 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 361.80 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 57,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.72/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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