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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 371.58 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 371.58 and 181.89 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 371.58 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/371.58 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 371.58 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 67,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,586.69/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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