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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 360.90 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 360.90 and 182.85 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 360.90 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/360.90 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 360.90 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 65,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,990.57/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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