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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 361.76 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 361.76 and 151.61 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 361.76 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/361.76 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 361.76 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 54,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843.87/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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