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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 393.64 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 393.64 and 159.82 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 393.64 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/393.64 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 393.64 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 62,911.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,911.54/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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