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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 371.54 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 371.54 and 181.52 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 371.54 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/371.54 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 371.54 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 67,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,441.94/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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