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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 362.04 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 362.04 and 151.87 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 362.04 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/362.04 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 362.04 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 54,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.01/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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