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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 363.59 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 363.59 and 184.83 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 363.59 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/363.59 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 363.59 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 67,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203.83/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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