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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 360.93 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 360.93 and 184.05 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 360.93 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/360.93 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 360.93 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 66,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,429.17/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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