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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 391.40 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 391.40 and 183.93 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 391.40 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/391.40 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 391.40 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 71,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,991.67/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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