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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 361.86 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 361.86 and 183.62 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 361.86 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/361.86 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 361.86 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 66,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,444.73/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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