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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 392.35 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 392.35 and 184.68 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 392.35 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/392.35 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 392.35 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 72,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,461.07/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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