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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 392.99 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 392.99 and 108.05 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 392.99 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/392.99 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 392.99 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 42,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460.06/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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