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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.03, 361.60 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.03, 361.60 and 151.43 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.03 : 361.60 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.03/361.60 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.03x = 361.60 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.03x = 54,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757.09/262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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