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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 363.18 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 363.18 and 184.64 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 363.18 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/363.18 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 363.18 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 67,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057.56/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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