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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 392.06 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 392.06 and 184.51 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 392.06 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/392.06 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 392.06 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 72,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338.99/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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