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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.81 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.81 and 183.86 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.81 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.81 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.81 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 72,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,038.19/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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