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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.73 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.73 and 182.08 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.73 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.73 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.73 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 67,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684.60/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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