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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 392.15 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 392.15 and 184.56 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 392.15 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/392.15 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 392.15 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 72,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,372.32/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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