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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 369.44 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 369.44 and 184.78 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 369.44 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/369.44 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 369.44 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 68,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263.28/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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