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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 362.31 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 362.31 and 184.88 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 362.31 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/362.31 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 362.31 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 66,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,983.87/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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