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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.45, 362.10 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.45, 362.10 and 151.95 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.45 : 362.10 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.45/362.10 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.45x = 362.10 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.45x = 55,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019.28/262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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