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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 361.82 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 361.82 and 182.44 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 361.82 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/361.82 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 361.82 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 66,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009.99/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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