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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.84, 362.73 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.84, 362.73 and 152.32 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.84 : 362.73 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.84/362.73 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.84x = 362.73 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.84x = 55,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,251.03/262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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