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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.50, 362.34 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.50, 362.34 and 152.02 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.50 : 362.34 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.50/362.34 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.50x = 362.34 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.50x = 55,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.93/262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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