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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 362.82 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 362.82 and 152.45 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 362.82 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/362.82 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 362.82 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 55,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310.09/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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