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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.90 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.90 and 184.28 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.90 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.90 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.90 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 67,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,979.85/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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