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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 362.08 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 362.08 and 184.88 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 362.08 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/362.08 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 362.08 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 66,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941.35/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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