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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 361.79 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 361.79 and 151.68 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 361.79 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/361.79 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 361.79 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 54,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,876.31/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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