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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.33, 361.97 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.33, 361.97 and 151.80 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.33 : 361.97 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.33/361.97 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.33x = 361.97 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.33x = 54,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.05/262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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