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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 393.09 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 393.09 and 159.75 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 393.09 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/393.09 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 393.09 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 62,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,796.13/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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