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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 361.89 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 361.89 and 157.34 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 361.89 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/361.89 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 361.89 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 56,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,937.96/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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