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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 369.47 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 369.47 and 185.12 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 369.47 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/369.47 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 369.47 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 68,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,395.36/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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