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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.45 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.45 and 184.70 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.45 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.45 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.45 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 72,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,487.35/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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