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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 368.54 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 368.54 and 184.11 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 368.54 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/368.54 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 368.54 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 67,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,850.98/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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