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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.47 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.47 and 181.97 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.47 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.47 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.47 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 67,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.63/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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