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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 362.41 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 362.41 and 152.15 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 362.41 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/362.41 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 362.41 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 55,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138.49/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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