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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.95, 362.87 and 152.46 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.95 : 362.87 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.95/362.87 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.95x = 362.87 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.95x = 55,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323.16/262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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