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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.85, 362.66 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.85, 362.66 and 157.95 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.85 : 362.66 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.85/362.66 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.85x = 362.66 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.85x = 57,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281.36/262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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