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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.38 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.38 and 152.10 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.38 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.38 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.38 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 55,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118.00/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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