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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 362.28 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 362.28 and 151.93 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 362.28 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/362.28 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 362.28 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 55,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,041.20/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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