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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 368.87 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 368.87 and 184.62 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 368.87 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/368.87 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 368.87 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 68,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.78/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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