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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 360 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 360 and 183.36 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 360 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/360 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 360 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 66,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009.60/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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