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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 369.38 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 369.38 and 184.89 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 369.38 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/369.38 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 369.38 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 68,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,294.05/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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