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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.41 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.41 and 181.85 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.41 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.41 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.41 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 67,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538.60/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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