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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.68 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.68 and 182.37 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.68 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.68 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.68 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 73,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,619.12/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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