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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 362.06 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 362.06 and 157.47 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 362.06 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/362.06 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 362.06 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 57,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.80/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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