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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.84, 362.76 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.84, 362.76 and 157.93 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.84 : 362.76 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.84/362.76 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.84x = 362.76 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.84x = 57,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290.69/262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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