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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 362.63 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 362.63 and 184.12 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 362.63 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/362.63 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 362.63 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 66,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,768.34/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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