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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 369.36 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 369.36 and 184.71 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 369.36 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/369.36 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 369.36 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 68,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,224.49/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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