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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 362.03 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 362.03 and 151.80 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 362.03 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/362.03 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 362.03 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 54,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.15/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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