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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 369.07 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 369.07 and 184.48 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 369.07 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/369.07 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 369.07 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 68,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,085.69/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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