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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.76 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.76 and 185.06 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.76 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.76 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.76 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 68,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427.79/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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