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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.61 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.61 and 183.13 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.61 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.61 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.61 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 67,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,503.55/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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