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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.80 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.80 and 151.67 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.80 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.80 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.80 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 54,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,875.11/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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