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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.15, 392.78 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.15, 392.78 and 184.97 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.15 : 392.78 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.15/392.78 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.15x = 392.78 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.15x = 72,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,653.50/262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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