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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 391.42 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 391.42 and 184.48 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 391.42 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/391.42 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 391.42 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 72,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,209.16/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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