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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 362.50 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 362.50 and 152.17 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 362.50 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/362.50 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 362.50 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 55,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161.63/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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