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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 361.43 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 361.43 and 157.01 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 361.43 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/361.43 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 361.43 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 56,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.53/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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