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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.05, 361.63 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.05, 361.63 and 157.25 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.05 : 361.63 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.05/361.63 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.05x = 361.63 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.05x = 56,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,864.51/262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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