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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.69, 362.59 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.69, 362.59 and 157.80 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.69 : 362.59 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.69/362.59 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.69x = 362.59 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.69x = 57,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.54/262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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