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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 404.07 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 404.07 and 183.39 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 404.07 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/404.07 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 404.07 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 74,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,102.40/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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