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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 393 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 393 and 159.49 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 393 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/393 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 393 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 62,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,679.57/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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