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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 361.89 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 361.89 and 151.72 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 361.89 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/361.89 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 361.89 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 54,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.05/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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