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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 361.96 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 361.96 and 151.78 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 361.96 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/361.96 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 361.96 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 54,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938.29/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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