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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.36 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.36 and 184.72 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.36 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.36 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.36 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 67,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,119.86/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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