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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.53 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.53 and 182.03 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.53 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.53 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.53 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 67,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629.61/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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