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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 362.96 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 362.96 and 184.41 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 362.96 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/362.96 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 362.96 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 66,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,932.53/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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