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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.91 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.91 and 181.02 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.91 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.91 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.91 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 67,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323.86/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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