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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 361.80 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 361.80 and 183.64 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 361.80 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/361.80 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 361.80 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 66,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440.95/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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