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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 362.07 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 362.07 and 157.51 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 362.07 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/362.07 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 362.07 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 57,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028.06/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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