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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 362.48 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 362.48 and 184.32 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 362.48 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/362.48 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 362.48 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 66,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,812.31/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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