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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 368.70 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 368.70 and 184.32 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 368.70 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/368.70 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 368.70 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 67,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,958.78/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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