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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 391.89 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 391.89 and 239.10 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 391.89 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/391.89 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 391.89 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 93,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,700.90/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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