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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.98 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.98 and 182.80 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.98 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.98 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.98 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 73,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,847.54/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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