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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 392.94 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 392.94 and 107.96 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 392.94 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/392.94 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 392.94 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 42,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419.84/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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