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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 360.93 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 360.93 and 183.88 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 360.93 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/360.93 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 360.93 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 66,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,367.81/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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