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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 361.82 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 361.82 and 151.66 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 361.82 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/361.82 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 361.82 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 54,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873.62/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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