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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.58 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.58 and 151.44 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.58 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.58 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.58 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 54,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757.68/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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