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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 361.51 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 361.51 and 157.11 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 361.51 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/361.51 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 361.51 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 56,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,795.97/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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