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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 371.03 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 371.03 and 181.81 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 371.03 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/371.03 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 371.03 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 67,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,456.96/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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