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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 217.49 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 217.49 and 154.85 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 217.49 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/217.49 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 217.49 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 33,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676.46/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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