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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.38 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.38 and 181.93 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.38 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.38 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.38 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 67,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,565.16/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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