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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.31 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.31 and 184.78 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.31 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.31 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.31 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 68,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241.10/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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