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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 361.92 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 361.92 and 157.32 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 361.92 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/361.92 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 361.92 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 56,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,937.25/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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