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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 371.08 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 371.08 and 184.96 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 371.08 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/371.08 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 371.08 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 68,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,634.96/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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