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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.97 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.97 and 182.70 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.97 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.97 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.97 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 73,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,804.41/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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