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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 361.59 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 361.59 and 157.12 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 361.59 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/361.59 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 361.59 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 56,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812.63/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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