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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.02 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.02 and 182.10 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.02 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.02 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.02 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 73,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,389.94/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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