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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.49 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.49 and 183.52 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.49 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.49 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.49 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 66,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.21/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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