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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 371.70 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 371.70 and 181.92 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 371.70 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/371.70 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 371.70 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 67,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,619.66/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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