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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.17, 391.80 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.17, 391.80 and 184.16 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.17 : 391.80 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.17/391.80 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.17x = 391.80 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.17x = 72,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,151.93/261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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