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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 368.46 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 368.46 and 184.44 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 368.46 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/368.46 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 368.46 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 67,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,958.76/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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