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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 372.06 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 372.06 and 182.36 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 372.06 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/372.06 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 372.06 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 67,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848.86/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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