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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 403.77 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 403.77 and 182.73 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 403.77 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/403.77 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 403.77 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 73,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,780.89/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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