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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 362.32 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 362.32 and 150.51 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 362.32 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/362.32 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 362.32 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 54,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,530.22/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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