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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.68 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.68 and 183.52 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.68 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.68 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.68 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 66,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375.51/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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