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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 361.62 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 361.62 and 184.55 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 361.62 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/361.62 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 361.62 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 66,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,736.97/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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