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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 372.04 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 372.04 and 182.28 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 372.04 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/372.04 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 372.04 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 67,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,815.45/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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