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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 361.05 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 361.05 and 184.14 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 361.05 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/361.05 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 361.05 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 66,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481.02/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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