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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 360.27 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 360.27 and 182.80 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 360.27 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/360.27 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 360.27 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 65,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,857.36/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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