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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 393.21 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 393.21 and 158.40 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 393.21 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/393.21 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 393.21 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 62,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284.46/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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