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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363 and 184.44 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 66,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.72/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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