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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.62 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.62 and 182.69 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.62 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.62 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.62 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 65,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882.12/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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