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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.62 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.62 and 184.38 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.62 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.62 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.62 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 66,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675.50/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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