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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 362.24 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 362.24 and 151.95 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 362.24 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/362.24 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 362.24 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 55,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,042.37/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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