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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.55, 362.20 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.55, 362.20 and 183.88 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.55 : 362.20 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.55/362.20 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.55x = 362.20 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.55x = 66,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600.21/262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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