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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 393.03 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 393.03 and 108.12 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 393.03 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/393.03 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 393.03 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 42,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495.88/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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