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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.91 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.91 and 184.04 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.91 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.91 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.91 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 72,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,127.12/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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