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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 361.55 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 361.55 and 151.47 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 361.55 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/361.55 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 361.55 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 54,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763.98/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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