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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 363.98 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 363.98 and 184 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 363.98 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/363.98 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 363.98 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 66,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972.32/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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