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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 369.98 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 369.98 and 184.07 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 369.98 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/369.98 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 369.98 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 68,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099.45/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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