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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 362.11 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 362.11 and 151.91 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 362.11 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/362.11 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 362.11 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 55,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,008.13/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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