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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 369.42 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 369.42 and 184.87 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 369.42 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/369.42 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 369.42 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 68,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,294.68/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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