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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 361.14 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 361.14 and 183.07 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 361.14 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/361.14 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 361.14 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 66,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112.09/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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