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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 363.57 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 363.57 and 184.77 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 363.57 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/363.57 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 363.57 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 67,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176.83/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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