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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 402.99 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 402.99 and 183.86 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 402.99 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/402.99 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 402.99 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 74,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,093.74/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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