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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 361.52 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 361.52 and 151.44 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 361.52 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/361.52 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 361.52 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 54,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748.59/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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