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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.25, 361.91 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.25, 361.91 and 151.75 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.25 : 361.91 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.25/361.91 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.25x = 361.91 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.25x = 54,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919.84/262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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