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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 543.86 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 543.86 and 157.19 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 543.86 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/543.86 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 543.86 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 85,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490.38/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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