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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 369.51 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 369.51 and 184.89 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 369.51 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/369.51 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 369.51 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 68,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318.70/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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