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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 369.33 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 369.33 and 184.86 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 369.33 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/369.33 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 369.33 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 68,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,274.34/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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