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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.62 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.62 and 151.52 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.62 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.62 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.62 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 54,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790.85/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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