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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.59 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.59 and 184.76 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.59 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.59 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.59 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 67,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175.18/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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