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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.06, 361.58 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.06, 361.58 and 150.04 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.06 : 361.58 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.06/361.58 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.06x = 361.58 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.06x = 54,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.46/262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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