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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 392.28 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 392.28 and 184.22 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 392.28 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/392.28 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 392.28 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 72,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,263.86/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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