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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 362.06 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 362.06 and 158.92 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 362.06 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/362.06 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 362.06 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 57,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538.58/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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