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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.82, 362.73 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.82, 362.73 and 152.34 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.82 : 362.73 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.82/362.73 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.82x = 362.73 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.82x = 55,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258.29/262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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