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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 369.14 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 369.14 and 184.72 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 369.14 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/369.14 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 369.14 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 68,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185.70/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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