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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 362.64 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 362.64 and 159.26 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 362.64 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/362.64 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 362.64 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 57,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,754.05/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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