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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 362.52 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 362.52 and 152.18 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 362.52 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/362.52 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 362.52 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 55,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.29/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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