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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.07, 361.44 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.07, 361.44 and 183.35 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.07 : 361.44 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.07/361.44 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.07x = 361.44 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.07x = 66,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268.22/262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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