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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 361.92 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 361.92 and 157.28 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 361.92 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/361.92 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 361.92 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 56,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,923.73/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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