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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.86 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.86 and 184.16 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.86 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.86 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.86 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 66,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824.30/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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