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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.42, 362.05 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.42, 362.05 and 158.92 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.42 : 362.05 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.42/362.05 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.42x = 362.05 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.42x = 57,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536.99/262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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