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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 392.69 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 392.69 and 184.87 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 392.69 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/392.69 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 392.69 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 72,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,594.64/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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