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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.07, 361.53 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.07, 361.53 and 157.09 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.07 : 361.53 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.07/361.53 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.07x = 361.53 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.07x = 56,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,792.75/262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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