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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 362.60 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 362.60 and 183 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 362.60 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/362.60 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 362.60 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 66,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,354.89/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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