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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.33, 362.03 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.33, 362.03 and 151.82 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.33 : 362.03 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.33/362.03 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.33x = 362.03 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.33x = 54,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962.64/262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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