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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 362.54 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 362.54 and 156.41 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 362.54 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/362.54 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 362.54 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 56,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705.59/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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