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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 360.36 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 360.36 and 183.64 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 360.36 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/360.36 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 360.36 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 66,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,173.79/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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