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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 371.16 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 371.16 and 181.86 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 371.16 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/371.16 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 371.16 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 67,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499.16/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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