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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.25 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.25 and 157.13 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.25 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.25 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.25 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 83,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,629.00/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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