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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 371.80 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 371.80 and 182.44 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 371.80 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/371.80 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 371.80 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 67,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,831.19/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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