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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.65, 394.13 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.65, 394.13 and 108.55 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.65 : 394.13 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.65/394.13 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.65x = 394.13 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.65x = 42,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783.58/262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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