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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.57, 362.31 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.57, 362.31 and 152.03 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.57 : 362.31 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.57/362.31 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.57x = 362.31 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.57x = 55,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,080.93/262.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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