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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.96 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.96 and 184.48 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.96 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.96 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.96 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 68,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.90/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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