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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.71 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.71 and 151.63 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.71 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.71 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.71 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 54,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845.18/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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