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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 361.06 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 361.06 and 183.74 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 361.06 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/361.06 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 361.06 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 66,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,338.90/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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