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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 393.84 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 393.84 and 159.75 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 393.84 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/393.84 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 393.84 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 62,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,915.94/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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