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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 363 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 363 and 184.29 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 363 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/363 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 363 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 66,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,897.27/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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