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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 392.40 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 392.40 and 184.80 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 392.40 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/392.40 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 392.40 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 72,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,515.52/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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