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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.49, 362.18 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.49, 362.18 and 150.46 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.49 : 362.18 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.49/362.18 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.49x = 362.18 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.49x = 54,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.07/262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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