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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 371.48 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 371.48 and 181.95 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 371.48 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/371.48 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 371.48 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 67,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,590.79/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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