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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 392.87 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 392.87 and 165.62 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 392.87 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/392.87 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 392.87 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 65,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,064.34/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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