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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.80, 362.29 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.80, 362.29 and 183.87 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.80 : 362.29 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.80/362.29 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.80x = 362.29 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.80x = 66,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.39/262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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