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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 392.42 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 392.42 and 184.06 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 392.42 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/392.42 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 392.42 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 72,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,228.83/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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