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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 363.27 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 363.27 and 184.90 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 363.27 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/363.27 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 363.27 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 67,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,168.62/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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