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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.30, 393.46 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.30, 393.46 and 108.20 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.30 : 393.46 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.30/393.46 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.30x = 393.46 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.30x = 42,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572.37/262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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