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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 391.83 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 391.83 and 184.20 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 391.83 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/391.83 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 391.83 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 72,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172.21/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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