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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 370.02 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 370.02 and 185.36 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 370.02 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/370.02 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 370.02 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 68,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,586.91/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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