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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.70 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.70 and 151.55 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.70 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.70 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.70 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 54,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816.92/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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