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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 368.82 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 368.82 and 184.39 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 368.82 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/368.82 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 368.82 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 68,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006.72/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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