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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 393.64 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 393.64 and 108.33 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 393.64 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/393.64 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 393.64 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 42,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643.02/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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