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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 361.10 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 361.10 and 183.32 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 361.10 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/361.10 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 361.10 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 66,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,196.85/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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