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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 361.70 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 361.70 and 151.57 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 361.70 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/361.70 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 361.70 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 54,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,822.87/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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