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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.12 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.12 and 183.32 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.12 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.12 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.12 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 66,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017.20/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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