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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.42 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.42 and 184.39 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.42 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.42 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.42 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 67,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933.19/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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