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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 361.68 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 361.68 and 184.56 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 361.68 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/361.68 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 361.68 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 66,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751.66/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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