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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.79, 392.75 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.79, 392.75 and 184.90 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.79 : 392.75 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.79/392.75 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.79x = 392.75 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.79x = 72,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,620.66/261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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