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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 393.52 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 393.52 and 159.89 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 393.52 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/393.52 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 393.52 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 62,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920.88/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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