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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 391.60 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 391.60 and 184.38 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 391.60 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/391.60 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 391.60 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 72,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201.97/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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