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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 393.30 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 393.30 and 184.94 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 393.30 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/393.30 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 393.30 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 72,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.90/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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