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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.79, 362.76 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.79, 362.76 and 184.12 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.79 : 362.76 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.79/362.76 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.79x = 362.76 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.79x = 66,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,789.56/262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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