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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 217.33 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 217.33 and 141.30 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 217.33 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/217.33 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 217.33 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 30,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.38/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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