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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.75, 362.60 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.75, 362.60 and 159.25 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.75 : 362.60 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.75/362.60 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.75x = 362.60 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.75x = 57,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,744.05/262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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