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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.92 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.92 and 184.80 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.92 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.92 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.92 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 66,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882.82/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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