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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 393.75 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 393.75 and 159.99 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 393.75 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/393.75 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 393.75 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 62,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996.06/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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