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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.15 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.15 and 156.15 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.15 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.15 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.15 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 56,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,548.94/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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