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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 361.36 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 361.36 and 157.01 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 361.36 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/361.36 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 361.36 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 56,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735.52/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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