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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.54 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.54 and 151.50 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.54 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.54 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.54 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 54,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773.31/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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