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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.03 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.03 and 184.80 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.03 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.03 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.03 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 67,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087.94/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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