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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.83 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.83 and 184.30 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.83 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.83 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.83 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 67,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,975.20/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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