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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 368.58 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 368.58 and 184.25 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 368.58 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/368.58 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 368.58 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 67,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,909.89/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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