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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 362.81 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 362.81 and 184.37 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 362.81 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/362.81 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 362.81 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 66,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,888.54/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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