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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.81, 362.67 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.81, 362.67 and 152.29 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.81 : 362.67 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.81/362.67 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.81x = 362.67 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.81x = 55,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,231.01/262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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