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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 392.34 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 392.34 and 184.58 is: 276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 392.34 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/392.34 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 392.34 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 72,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418.12/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.43

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