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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.18 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.18 and 151.94 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.18 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.18 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.18 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 55,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029.63/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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