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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 393.63 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 393.63 and 159.79 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 393.63 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/393.63 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 393.63 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 62,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,897.44/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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