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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 368.71 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 368.71 and 183.18 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 368.71 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/368.71 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 368.71 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 67,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,540.30/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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