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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.45, 362.14 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.45, 362.14 and 157.52 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.45 : 362.14 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.45/362.14 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.45x = 362.14 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.45x = 57,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044.80/262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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