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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.16 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.16 and 181.80 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.16 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.16 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.16 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 67,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476.89/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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