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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 371.79 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 371.79 and 182.22 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 371.79 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/371.79 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 371.79 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 67,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,746.18/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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