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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.34, 361.93 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.34, 361.93 and 150.32 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.34 : 361.93 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.34/361.93 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.34x = 361.93 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.34x = 54,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,403.13/262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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