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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.48 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.48 and 182.62 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.48 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.48 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.48 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 65,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,830.86/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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