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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.66, 362.52 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.66, 362.52 and 150.67 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.66 : 362.52 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.66/362.52 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.66x = 362.52 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.66x = 54,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620.89/262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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