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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 393.40 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 393.40 and 108.14 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 393.40 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/393.40 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 393.40 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 42,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542.28/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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