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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 368.82 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 368.82 and 184.32 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 368.82 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/368.82 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 368.82 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 67,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,980.90/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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