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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 392.04 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 392.04 and 183.80 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 392.04 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/392.04 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 392.04 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 72,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,057.93/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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