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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.81, 394.03 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.81, 394.03 and 108.69 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.81 : 394.03 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.81/394.03 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.81x = 394.03 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.81x = 42,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.12/262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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