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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 393.56 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 393.56 and 108.29 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 393.56 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/393.56 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 393.56 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 42,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617.25/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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