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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 391.77 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 391.77 and 184.31 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 391.77 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/391.77 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 391.77 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 72,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205.17/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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