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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 391.94 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 391.94 and 184.36 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 391.94 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/391.94 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 391.94 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 72,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,259.82/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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