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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 371.62 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 371.62 and 181.96 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 371.62 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/371.62 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 371.62 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 67,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,619.98/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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