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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.79, 362.58 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.79, 362.58 and 184.02 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.79 : 362.58 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.79/362.58 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.79x = 362.58 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.79x = 66,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721.97/262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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