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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 393.29 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 393.29 and 159.51 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 393.29 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/393.29 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 393.29 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 62,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733.69/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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