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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 362.37 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 362.37 and 152.07 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 362.37 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/362.37 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 362.37 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 55,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,105.61/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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