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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 403.31 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 403.31 and 182.05 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 403.31 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/403.31 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 403.31 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 73,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422.03/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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