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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.77, 362.61 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.77, 362.61 and 152.22 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.77 : 362.61 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.77/362.61 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.77x = 362.61 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.77x = 55,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,196.49/262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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