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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.58 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.58 and 181.98 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.58 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.58 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.58 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 67,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,620.13/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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