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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 362.49 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 362.49 and 184.14 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 362.49 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/362.49 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 362.49 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 66,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,748.91/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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