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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.79 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.79 and 182.25 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.79 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.79 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.79 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 67,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.73/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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