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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.63, 393.80 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.63, 393.80 and 108.66 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.63 : 393.80 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.63/393.80 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.63x = 393.80 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.63x = 42,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,790.31/262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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