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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.51, 361.71 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.51, 361.71 and 215.73 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.51 : 361.71 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.51/361.71 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.51x = 361.71 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.51x = 78,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,031.70/262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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