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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.69, 394.13 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.69, 394.13 and 108.61 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.69 : 394.13 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.69/394.13 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.69x = 394.13 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.69x = 42,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806.46/262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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