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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 394.11 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 394.11 and 159.70 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 394.11 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/394.11 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 394.11 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 62,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.37/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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