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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 360.18 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 360.18 and 183.56 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 360.18 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/360.18 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 360.18 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 66,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114.64/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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